What mysteries hide inside this ancient Cambodian temple? When local children lead the author through the ruins, he discovers a little-known secret.
In 1100 CE, the mighty Khmer people of Cambodia built the world's largest religious monument: the sprawling stone temple of Angkor Wat. Now, thousa[...]

Insider advice on navigating local markets, from souvenirs to street food, plus detailed itineraries focused on everything from highlights to history.Where to find the newest and best boutiques, hotels, and restaurants, plus local spots off the beaten tourist track.Insightful commentary on Angkor Wa[...]

Includes cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, and street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Vietnam and Angkor Wat. This book is packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer.[...]

Among the ruins of Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo, and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. An ancient elephant suggests a race to the top of the hill to prove each creature's speed, strength, and cunning. But along the way, their strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Will a[...]

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Vietnam and Angkor Wat" is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-l[...]

A group of young monks, their robes a luminous orange, cross the causeway. A stone's throw away, rice paddies and golden temple roofs of Angkor shimmer in the morning sun. Monkeys swing from the trees and elephants stand in the shade nearby, waiting for passengers.

This is the trip of a [...]

The ancient temples at Angkor Wat are unlike anything else on earth. Step back in time and take the trip of a lifetime with Moon Angkor Wat. Inside you'll find:*Strategic itineraries ranging from one to three days in Angkor to a week exploring the Khmer Empire, with suggestions on the most beautiful[...]

Set foot into the world's greatest architectural wonder and you will marvel at the ancient civilization that crafted such elaborate temples only to disappear in the 14th century. Walk around jungle-clad Ta Prohm, where the temple and forest are slowly merging together, and you will sense how mysteri[...]

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*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading
Hinduism is one of the world's great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambod[...]